Birthday:December 23rd 1995Coloration:GrayLikes:running to the refrigerator and standing up trying to open it when I go in the kitchenPet-Peeves:He is deathly afraid of the vacuum cleanerFavorite Toy:Probably TinkerFavorite Nap Spot:All over the houseFavorite Food:chipped deli meatSkills:Just the thing where he stands up full length and tries to open the fridge. Oh and he understands the word vacuum. I will look at him and say,"Smokey I'm going to vacuum now" and off he goes to hide. It's really cuteDwells:
indoors Arrival Story:One cold night a little girl came to the door selling something. When I opened the door, this gray streak ran in. I asked if he belonged to her and she said no. She thought he belonged next door. I urged her to take him to them as it was so cold that night. Half an hour later, when I looked outside, he was standing under a street light. I said, well come on. He ran right over and into the house and has been with me ever since.Bio:He had a flea collar on and I thought I would keep him until someone came looking for him. No one every did, nor were there any ads in the paper. I really wasn't looking for a fifth cat, but what could I do?Lives Remaining:9 of 9The Groups I'm In:Dyson Dogster/Catster, Febreze® Pet Odor Eliminator™, Mr. Fluffy's World Takeover Program

Smokey's Blog

I can't believe you've been gone so long. I miss you so very much. You were a very special and very smart kitty. I miss your sweet personality and the way you ran when I only had to say the word "vacuum". I miss you running to the fridge every time I went in the kitchen. Mommy loves you.

A Time to Remember

By John Quealy

They come into our lives for such a short time
A time we wouldn't trade not even for a dime
Then before you know it the years have flown by
And then all of the sudden we're saying good-bye

It wasn't that long ago we said our good-byes
We held on to you tight as you closed your eyes
Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a dove
Into God's loving arm's; in heaven above

Over the days we've shed many tears
But the memories we have will live on for years
We feel your presence and we know that your near
You're keeping us safe and calming our fear

We think about memories from years past
When you were young and strong and ran so fast
We remember all the great times that we all had
How you always made us happy never made us mad

They were the best and happiest years we had
We'll always look back on them and never be sad
We look forward to the time we'll be together again
And we thank the Lord for such a great friend

Now you run and play up in Heaven above
Cradled in God's arms covered with his love
Playing by the Bridge waiting for the day
We come down thru the meadow to the bridge to stay

The love that you showed us we'll never forget
Because to us you're one very special pet
You're like a star in the dark of night
Always watching over us with the Lord's light

So now we take time to remember our best friend
Who will always be with us even to the end
We'll always remember you the way you were
One big lovable huggable pile of fur

I would like to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and support at this difficult time. Each time I think Mommy is getting ok, her eyes start leaking again. She said I acted so cute at the vets. The vet came in and said Hi Smokey, and I said Hi right back. I was so lively, but I was also so hungry and mommy couldn't stand to see me suffer. They told her the only treatment would be to remove my jaw and give me chemo. As much as mommywanted to keep me close to her, she couldn't put me through such horrible surgery. I know mommy did the right thing, but she's so sad. I hate to see her sad. I know I'll see Mommy again some day.

Well, folks, I guess my brothers Kodi and Winston and my sister Samantha needed me at the bridge. Mommy took me to the (pfft pfft) vet tonight and unfortunately I had a tumour on my jaw bone. I never acted sick or different to mommy and it was an inward tumour, so she didn't notice it. I never had any symtoms. But last night, I couldn't eat anything, even though I tried so hard. Mommy is sad because it happened so suddenly. Mommy's eyes were leaking at the vet and she was making these awful sounds. Mommy please don't cry. I was in a lot of pain and couldn't get better. I know you didn't want to let me go, but it just hurt so much mommy and I was so hungry. You know how much I loved to eat! I'll be right here with my brothers and sisters waiting for you. Kodi, Winston and Samantha and even Pywackett, whom I hadn't met before, came down and took me up to the bridge. It's so beautiful up here. I am not in pain anymore and have all the food I can eat. Everyone is so nice to me here. I even got to sit on the lap of a beautiful angel. It's ok mommy. I love you and miss you so much. I will come down at night when you're sleeping and give you little sandpaper kisses. I'll see you before you know it Mommy.